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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Prairie Grove

Illinois · 656 residents · 5.781 sq mi
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Prairie Grove is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $57,046. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 304 residents. 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $170,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. Households here earn about 77% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

656
−32%vs 2000
vs 960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
113 / sq mi
−32%vs 2000
vs 166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.0
−3%vs 2000
vs 37.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5059581K2K2K1990201020202024Prairie Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$57,046
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $93,361 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$22,332
−38%vs 2000
vs $36,234 in 2000
US average: $14,340
1.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$170,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $289,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$425
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $734 in 2000
US average: $450
80.4%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.7% in 2000
19.6% rent
3.0
−4%vs 2000
vs 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(923)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(69)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(647)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0.9%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(46)
7
−3%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.3%
−7.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 38.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.9%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.1%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.0 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Prairie Grove, Illinois?

Prairie Grove, Illinois has about 656 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Prairie Grove, Illinois?

The typical household in Prairie Grove, Illinois earns about $57,046 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Prairie Grove, Illinois expensive?

In Prairie Grove, Illinois, the median home is worth about $170,200, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Prairie Grove, Illinois?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Prairie Grove, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Prairie Grove, Illinois?

About 1.2% of people in Prairie Grove, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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